Psychological problems faced by pre-primary students &.. eo Mannat MitraMental Health probles in early childhood Mental health problems in children can take a major toll on their overall health and well-being. A child dealing with mental health issues is more likely to be unhappy at any place like school, playground, home, with friends or family, or anywhere. This largely impacts a child’s growth and inhibits him or her to retain information, or make social relations. This can turn a child’s behavior into aggression.Factors that can influence. 1. Genetics Certain disorders / issues can be inherited i.e it may run in the family. eg : bipolar disorder , ADHD , Autism , Depression , anxiety disorder and schizophernia 2.Psychological Trauma There might be triggers such as severe emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Traumatic reactions can include responses such as intense emotional issues, depression or anxiety, behavioral changes, difficulties with self-regulation, problems with forming attachments, regression or loss of previously acquired skills, and academic difficulties.3.Environmental Trauma Childhood mental illnesses may be a reaction to environmental stress, which refers to a negative environment. For example, if a child is a victim of bullying or peer pressure, it can cause mental stress 4.Insomnia Childhood insomnia has been linked to a range of mental health problems. For example anxiety, depression, conduct problems and aggression. Insomnia affects the brain's concentration ability, memory and sometimes, leads to mood swingseoeee . Signs & Symptoms Constant poor performance at school Aggressive behaviour Avoiding or missing school Persistent sadness Sleeping issues like interrupted sleeping, nightmares, or sleepwalking Frequent complaints of physical symptoms like headache or stomach ache Loss of weight Any drastic change in mood, behaviour, or personality Excessive worrying or anxiety Loss of interest in friends or social interactionSocial - emotional Development Social-emotional skills are essential for connecting with others! They help us manage our emotions, build healthy relationships, and feel empathy. children’s brains are rapidly developing, as is their capacity to learn essential social and emotional skills. Social and emotional development in the early years, also referred to as early childhood mental health, refers to children’s emerging capacity to. « Experience, regulate and express a range of emotions. + Develop close, satisfying relationships with other children and adults. Actively explore their environment and learnHow to help children Develop social- emotional skills > 1. Model Appropriate behaviour (@ 2. Reward Good Behavior ) 3. Teach Empathy ( 4. Emphasise the importance of Y cooperation ; las ( aExpressing Emotions & Communication « Emotional expressiveness is the first key aspect of children’s emotional competence that underlies early school adjustment; it is the way children communicate their feelings to those around them . * The information children give others about emotions, and that they gain from receiving others’ emotional messages, can be "game-changers” during social interactions. * Students who are socially competent are able to express their emotions compared to students who are aloof . -Q : How do we get the students to express and Communicate? aa ff Baa Through Emotional regulation Sia AWA It is the ability of children to adjust the experience and expression of feelings in context . Emotion regulation is the control system of children’s experienced and/or expressed emotions.Emotions may be experienced or expressed without being regulated, but regulation assumes already-expressed or -experienced emotion (. Thus, children may experience and/or express positive or negative emotion, which may or may not require regulation given the demands of the context. After experiencing or expressing emotion in a situation that would benefit from regulation; emotion regulation may or may not ensue Emotional RegulationActivities